This means "depending on" something. It shows that one thing changes because of another. You use it in formal writing or speeches.
Noun + の + いかんではPrimary
Noun + の + いかんによっては
This means "depending on" something. It shows that one thing changes because of another. You use it in formal writing or speeches.
検査の結果いかんでは、手術が必要になるかもしれません。
Depending on the results of the examination, surgery may become necessary.
今後の対応いかんでは、取引を継続しないこともあり得ます。
Depending on your future response, it's possible that we will not continue our business relationship.
当時の政府の判断いかんによっては、その後の歴史は大きく変わっていただろう。
Depending on the government's decisions at the time, the subsequent history would likely have changed greatly.
提出される証拠のいかんでは、判決が覆る可能性も否定できません。
Depending on the evidence that is submitted, we cannot deny the possibility that the verdict will be overturned.
試験の結果いかんでは、落第もありうる。
Depending on the exam results, failing is also a possibility.
This word makes your speech sound very formal. It is like using very proper language. It shows you are serious. When you add "によっては", it means "in some cases".
This is like '〜次第で'. But '〜いかんでは' is much more formal. You use it for serious things. Think of laws or important talks. '〜次第で' is for everyday business.
Don't use this when you talk about simple things. For example, you cannot say "depending on the apple." The noun before it must be something that can change. This grammar also needs another sentence after it. It cannot end a sentence by itself.
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